MS Vesterålen
The Vesterålen einlaufend in Molde
IMO no. 8019368
Vesterålen is a ship of the Hurtigruten ASA and travels to the Hurtigruten along the coast of Norway in regular service. The ship's name refers to a group of islands about 300 km north of the Arctic Circle off the coast of Norway. It is now the third ship in the Hurtigruten, which carries this name. The first Vesteraalen from 1892 was the first Hurtigruten ship that left the port of Trondheim towards Hammerfest on July 2, 1893.
History
Construction, commissioning and operation
Built in Kaarbø 's Mekaniske Verkstad in Harstad ship ran on 18 September 1982 by the stack, was baptized on 10 February 1983, asked shortly thereafter for the former shipping company Vester Aalen Damskibsselskab A / S, Stokmarknes in service. In 2006, the Vesterålen was taken over by the shipping company Hurtigruten ASA.
Reconstruction measures
Extensive renovations that have shaped significantly the character and the silhouette of the ship, made in the years 1988 and 1995. In 1988, the engine plant Bremerhaven first the entire rear area that was originally intended for the transport of containers, provided with a new structure. There, additional cabin capacity, as well as a lounge and a viewing deck emerged. In 1995 was placed at Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted amidships a panoramic salon, which offers passengers a good all-round visibility.
Machinery and drive
The two power units the Vesterålen consist of a 16- cylinder, four- stroke diesel engine of the type BMV Bergen Diesel KVM -16, which acts via reduction gear ( Ulstein 600 AGSC ) and shafting to a propeller. The ship has three main generators. Two (port and starboard ) generator powered by diesel engines of the type BMV Bergen Diesel KRG -5, another by a diesel engine of the type BMV Bergen Diesel KRG -3. In addition, there is a emergency diesel available.
To improve maneuverability at low speeds, the Vesterålen is equipped with a respective Brunvoll - transverse thruster in the bow and stern.
Equipment
The Vesterålen offers since the last remodeling space for 550 passengers. It has 300 beds in 147 cabins; All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet. The 35 parking spaces for cars can be reached via a loading dock on the port side. The equipment of the ship is comprised of various salons, a restaurant and cafe, a shop and two conference rooms.
Sister ships
Almost identical sister ships were the Narvik MS and MS Lyngen. These units were just like the Vesterålen rebuilt several times and received similar tail structures and also a panoramic saloon amidships. These ships have now left the service line on the steamer and were sold to other carriers.
Gallery
Vesterålen in Kirkenes
Front section of the Vesterålen
Salon
Conservatory on the F- deck
Vehicle deck
Hatch